Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Sunday, November 5. In addition to the cover photo of LG Ralph Northam in the cold rain, check out the photo of Sen. Tim Kaine “leaving it all on the field,” to use a sports cliche.

Open Letter from Hillary for America 2016 Team (“All Democrats should be doing everything they can — canvassing, phone banking, etc. — to help our candidates for Governor of Virginia and New Jersey and the other races around the country next Tuesday.”)

Ed Gillespie wages war on his own principles (“…who is the real Mr. Gillespie — the man who wants to solve such ‘complicated problems’ or the one content to sow hatred, suspicion and dread?” Based on Gillespie’s “odious” campaign, clearly the latter. Also, what “principles?”)

Schapiro: What to look for Tuesday – and where (“Do not underestimate the tail-wagging-the-dog effect of Northern Virginia on state politics. If Democrats carry the region — of the 2 million-plus votes expected to be cast Tuesday, more than 500,000 will come out of the four counties — it’s likely game-over for Republicans.”)

Gordon Morse: Odd campaign season just about over (“Imagine what a GOP campaign operative could have done with Northam’s bio. The first TV ad out of the box would have Dr. Major Ralph Northam standing in the desert in camo with an automatic weapon in one hand and a stethoscope in the other. ‘I’m gonna save your loved ones with this (holds out stethoscope) and kill your enemies with this (holds up the gun or, better, fires it)!'”)

Editorial: The best choices on Tuesday (Good picks with Northam, Herring, Fowler and Colaw. Bad ones for LG and for several House of Delegates seats, such as the godawful Republican Rocky Holcomb.)

Recap of endorsements (The Daily Press got it right for Governor, LG and AG, but not so much for House of Delegates.)